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The antimicrobial effect of piper betel leaves extract against Streptococcus mutans

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2012
Introduction: Betel leaves are herbal plant that is believed to have phenolic compound as an antimicrobial agent. One of the medical plants (herbal) which has an-timicrobial properties is Piper betel.The aim of this research is to analyzed the ...
Liyana Mohammad Subri, Warta Dewi, Mieke Hemiawati Satari   +2 more
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Effectiveness of Toothbrush Containing Solar Cells and Titanium Dioxide Rod on Plaque Reduction During Caregiver‐Performed Toothbrushing—Randomised Crossover Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a toothbrush containing solar cells and a titanium dioxide electrode (TiO2 toothbrush) compared with a normal toothbrush for removing plaque during caregiver‐performed oral hygiene care for elderly residents in nursing homes who require care. Methods A randomised, double‐blind,
Jumpei Murakami, Mai Niida
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Shotgun Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Taxonomic and Functional Transitions in the Salivary Microbiome During Periodontal Disease Progression

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To characterise multi‐kingdom salivary microbiome profiles across clinically defined periodontal states and identify stage‐specific taxonomic and functional alterations using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Materials and Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 204 adults (mean age 40.3 ± 7.6 years) from the SECRETO study (NCT01934725 ...
Muhammed Manzoor, Jaakko Leskelä, Eija Könönen, Leo Lahti, Jukka Putaala, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Susanna Paju   +6 more
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The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against streptococcus mutans, Escherichia colia and Candida albicans [PDF]

, 2015
Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans , Escherichia coli and Candida albicans .Aim: To determine the antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of ...
Elashi, Balsam
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Alteration of subgingival microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes induced by diabetes treatment

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction Diabetes and periodontal disease, a bacterial infection involving the oral microbiome, have a bidirectional relationship. However, the relationship between poor glycemic control and the oral microbiome remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the direct effect of intensive glycemic control on the oral microbiome ...
Moe Inoue, Akito Sakanaka, Naoto Katakami, Hitoshi Nishizawa, Kazuo Omori, Naohiro Taya, Asuka Ishikawa, Shota Mayumi, Hiroki Takeuchi, Atsuo Amano, Toru Takeshita, Eiichiro Fukusaki, Iichiro Shimomura, Masae Kuboniwa   +13 more
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Effect of Silver and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles in Denture Base Material Against Streptococcus mutans and Escherichia coli [PDF]

, 2019
Objective: Heat cure acrylic is the most common used material for fabrication of dental prosthesis. This in vitro study was undertakento discover the effect of nanoparticles on antibacterial properties of the denture base.Methods: Nanosized Silver and ...
Ranj A. Omer, Fahd S. Ikram
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The effects of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics and biofilm formation

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the impact of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics (surface roughness and wettability) and biofilm formation (viability and mass). Materials and Methods Titanium discs were obtained from pre‐milled abutment blanks made of titanium‐6aluminum‐7niobium alloy.
Weiqing Liu, Richard L. Gregory, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Yusuke Hamada, Wei‐Shao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Vitro Evaluation of Bacterial Adhesion and Bacterial Viability of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis on the Abutment Surface of Titanium and Zirconium Dental Implants

International Journal of Dentistry, 2019
Objective. To evaluate the in vitro adherence and viability of 3 bacterial species Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC 10556), and Porphyromonas gingivalis (ATCC 33277) on the surfaces of dental implants of titanium ...
Ana Stefany Meza-Siccha, Miguel Angel Aguilar-Luis, Wilmer Silva-Caso, Fernando Mazulis, Carolina Barragan-Salazar, Juana del Valle-Mendoza   +5 more
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Reduction of Salivary Streptococcus mutans Colonies in Children After Rinsing with 2.5% Green Tea Solution

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015
Dental caries is a problematic area in pediatric dentistry, with Streptococcus mutans as the dominant bacterial cause. Green tea solution and chlorhexidine were effective in reducing the number of Streptococcus mutans.
Fajriani Fajriani, Jennifer Novia Andriani   +1 more
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Vinegar–hydrogen peroxide for cleaning removable partial dentures: Antibiofilm efficacy and electrochemical degradation on a cobalt–chromium surface

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the antibiofilm activity and electrochemical degradation effects of a combined solution of alcohol vinegar with 4% acetic acid and 3% hydrogen peroxide (3:1 by volume) on a cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) surface.
Fernanda Zanelatto de Castro Paiva, Leonardo Guedes da Silva Moraes, Carolina Alves Freiria de Oliveira, Viviane de Cássia Oliveira, Ana Paula Macedo, Rodrigo Galo, Cláudia Helena Silva‐Lovato, Valéria Oliveira Pagnano   +7 more
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